Chapter 270

Chapter 270

“Is… is he okay?” she managed to ask, het voice fragile.

“He’s perfect,” Abby reassured immediately, already working gently to crean and check the baby.

“Strong lungs, steady heartbeat.”

The baby cried louder in protest, his tiny fists curling instinctively.

Ashton let out a breath he didn’t realize he’d been holding, his forehead dropping briefly against Cassie’s hand.

“Thank you…” he whispered, his voice breaking now, the control he held onto finally slipping.